Parking is difficult during peak hours, especially if you're near Starling Mall. Takeaway is the designed experience.

What's the house speciality?

House blend coffee and chai latte are reviewers' top picks. Matcha lattes have mixed reviews.

Can I call ahead and collect from my car?

One reviewer requested this but there's no evidence the shop offers it.

Baristar Coffee & Tea Express

Updated 2026-07-05 · 2,533 reviewed · 419 listed · Scored from 196 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.4(196) 71 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified inexpensive

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Price: inexpensive
Services: Specialty Coffee, Brunch & All-Day Dining Cafes, Aesthetic / Instagrammable Cafes
Reviews: 196

What recent reviews say

Baristar delivers affordable specialty coffee to Damansara Uptown office workers, with consistent praise for the house blend, chai latte, and prices that undercut mainstream chains. Service speed is a genuine plus when staff are engaged.

However, the shop struggles with consistency. Multiple reviewers report drinks arriving lukewarm despite requesting heat; matcha lattes are a particular sore point, with complaints of poor powder dissolution and diluted flavour. A few customers also experienced staff defensiveness or unwillingness to accommodate simple requests, though others praise the friendliness. Expect takeaway-focused service rather than lingering space.

Praised for

good coffee value for money
specialty drinks (chai latte, house blend)
quick service
friendly staff (when positive)
convenient takeaway spot

Watch-outs

drinks served lukewarm or not hot enough
inconsistent drink quality (especially matcha)
staff rudeness or defensive responses
premature closure or limited seating
poor matcha powder mixing
extra charges (ice, paper carriers)

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Best for: Office workers in Damansara Uptown needing daily coffee at modest cost.

Think twice if: Matcha latte quality is erratic; drinks often arrive lukewarm. Staff may not respond well to requests or feedback.

Strengths

affordable specialty coffee and chai
quick service
office-worker convenience
house blend reputation

Worth knowing

House blend and chai latte are signature drinks praised in multiple reviews
Matcha lattes frequently criticized for poor powder dissolution and dilution
Staff charged customers extra for ice and paper carriers
Parking difficult during peak hours
Takeaway-focused model; limited seating

What reviews say by service

Specialty Coffee: House blend and chai latte praised for flavour and value; matcha lattes repeatedly criticized for poor mixing and dilution
Brunch & All-Day Dining Cafes: Takeaway-focused; limited seating, not designed for lingering
Aesthetic / Instagrammable Cafes: Shop described as 'nice looking' and 'hidden gem', but not a destination for ambiance or photos
Study & Work-Friendly Cafes (WiFi/Laptop): Popular with Damansara Uptown office workers for quick coffee; takeaway model limits work-from-cafe use

How it compares

Rated 4.4 against a 4.35 average across the 387 brunch & all-day dining cafes businesses listed here.
Has more Google reviews than 44% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Rank

Star rating 60

Review volume 100

Review recency 100

Review sentiment 46

Profile completeness 75

Verification 30

Rating breakdown

136

Common questions

Is there parking?: Parking is difficult during peak hours, especially if you're near Starling Mall. Takeaway is the designed experience.
What's the house speciality?: House blend coffee and chai latte are reviewers' top picks. Matcha lattes have mixed reviews.
Can I call ahead and collect from my car?: One reviewer requested this but there's no evidence the shop offers it.